The Development of The Sixth Generation of Computers

The human nature that is never satisfied encouraging the emergence of innovations in the technology. One of the aims of the new changes is to facilitate our activities and make us more productive in all areas. The rapid development of the sixth generation of computers brings about sophistication in the information technology to make computers become smarter. This article will discover the characteristics and components of the sixth generation of computers.

Since the first computer discovery in the 19th century, the development of computers has been evolving until this day. The difference between the first generation of computers and the current generation of computers is quite striking, both in the physical size, capability, technology used, the power required, and the price of computers.

The computer developments were gradually improving from the first generation in 1940-1959, the second generation in 1959-1964, the third generation in 1964-1970, the fourth generation in 1970-1980s, the fifth generation computer in the 1980s, and until now the sixth generation of information technology development is ongoing. So, if you would like to know about the sixth generation of computers, here we are going to explain a glimpse about its introduction, components, examples, and other relevant information.

Introduction to the Sixth Generation of Computers

The sixth generation of computers means the computers will be using Artificial Intelligence (AI). It’s a computer technology that allows us to interact with the computers. Currently, the sixth generation of computers are still in the development stage and have not been released to the public. However, there is a hope that the computers will be able to interact both physically and psychologically to the people such as can see, hear, speak, think, and be able to make conclusions like the human. The users are no longer need to do writing or programming (Programless Computer).

In the future, it will be possible to make the size of computers smaller but cheaper and certainly more sophisticated than the previous generation of computers. It means the speed of the sixth generation computers would reach up to 1 billion operations per second because it uses multiple processors that can work together in parallel (system vector processor). In which, such technology has been utilized in the latest computers.

In addition to the development of computers for personal use, the sixth generation of computers would also be used by large industries to support their activities such as creating aircraft design, weather forecasting, and oil drilling. It means the architecture and capabilities of the sixth-generation computers will be more precise and accurate to the primary function.

Currently, there are also a lot of ongoing micro-tech development and audio and output. Some of the future computers probably will not require hardware components such as monitor and keyboard. But they will be replaced by a hologram display of virtual keyboard. So, it is entirely possible to have a tiny computer or mini computer in the form of a watch, pen, etc.

The Sixth Generation of Computers Development Concept

Nowadays, we cannot see the real form of the sixth generation computers. But some sources said that some concepts about the development of the sixth-generation computers include:

Optical Computer

The optical computer concept will use photons (light particles), which have a very high speed. The blue laser research by Dr. Donald Fraxier found that this technology enables the development of super-fast, lightweight, minicomputers, at a lower cost.

Holographic Computer

The concept of a holographic computer changes the shape of the conventional computer. By using a hologram in operation, the computer can be a pen, a watch, or something. For the input and output will be displayed in a hologram form.

Parallel Vector Computer

Fijutsu Corp plans to develop a Pararel Vectors Computer concept. The purpose of multiple processors development is to make it possible computers can work together in parallel to achieve teraflops. Flops mean the amount of a calculation a computer can do in one second, and teraflop means 1 trillion flops. So, the future computer will be able to do 6 trillion flops in one second. Another prominent feature in Fujitsu’s computer development is the growth of the WAN.

Nano Technology

Besides using the parallel vectors technology in improving the speed of a computer, the sixth generation computers will use nano technology. This technology will increase the processing speed of a computer.

Quantum Computing Bits

The quantum computing bits (qubits) concept will not only make a computer faster, but also make other complex languages like Chinese, French, English, and Spanish will be able to be processed quickly.

Ultra Large Scale Integration (ULSI)

The ULSI concept of a computer will make the sixth generation of computers able to load millions of components on a single chip.

The Components of the Sixth Generation Computers

Looking the development concept view, the sixth generation of computers would use the following components:

Parallel Vector Processor

It means the use of multiple pieces of processors within one computer. This processor works in parallel, so the speed of this computer can reach 1 billion operations per second.

Ultra Large-Scale Integration

By using the ULSI technology a single chip on a computer can contain millions of components.

Microchip with Computer Capabilities

ULSI technology makes it possible for a tiny microchip to have capabilities like a computer.

Blue Laser – Hologram

The Sixth generation of computers will use microchips that can emit hologram rays, to display virtual displays as well as virtual keyboards.

Small Projector

The small projector works to emit hologram rays to visualize data.

Scanned Camera

Personal ID password

The Characteristics of Computers in the Future

Every generation of computers has its characteristics. The following would be the characteristics of the sixth generation computers.

Computers would be smaller and different from the current computers. The shape is tailored its uses. So, A computer can be a pen, watch, etc.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The sixth generation of computers can interact directly (see, hear, talk) with humans, be able to think and be able to make conclusions, even predict an event using data and forecast what will happen.

Using Parallel Vector Processors (more than 200 vectors). The implementation of parallel vector processors has begun since the fourth-generation of computers. But on the development of the sixth generation of computers, the parallel vector processors have been more sophisticated.

Using ULSI technology; enables a small microchip to have capabilities like a computer.

Using a blue laser or hologram

Cheaper but more sophisticated

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